Columbia to Nashville (CAE–BNA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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349 mi airlines charter/private
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 3h 9m AMDLKE AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Nashville flights
CLT Charlotte 3h 40m AA AAWN Charlotte (CLT) to Nashville flights
IAD Dulles 4h 51m CMSNUA AVAZCM Dulles (IAD) to Nashville flights
DCA Washington 4h 57m AAAS AADLWN Washington (DCA) to Nashville flights
ORD Chicago 4h 57m AAEKNZ AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Nashville flights
PHL Philadelphia 4h 58m AAAS AAEIWN Philadelphia (PHL) to Nashville flights
LGA New York 5h 18m AADLWS AABADL New York (LGA) to Nashville flights
MIA Miami 5h 31m AA AABAIB Miami (MIA) to Nashville flights
FLL Fort Lauderdale 5h 48m G4 ADG4WN Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Nashville flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 5h 52m AAJLQF AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Nashville flights
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Columbia to Nashville
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
349 mi -1h behind

CAE–BNA has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAE to BNA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~14h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
885
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
CAE → BNA
75%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
75%
Arriving
34%
Return
BNA → CAE
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. CAE delays → BNA delays →

Other ways to reach Nashville from Columbia

Nearby airports with service to Nashville International Airport.
Metric CAE→BNA AGS→BNA FLO→BNA
Distance from CAE 62 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 5 1
Weekly flights
Departure OTP 75%
Airports within 200 miles of CAE with service to Nashville International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Nashville is 1 hour behind Columbia.
CAE: EDT · BNA: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Columbia, it's 5:00 PM in Nashville.
Distance & Flight Time
349 mi / 561 km
Getting from BNA

Uber and Lyft from BNA to downtown run $20–30 (15–25 minutes). Pickup zones for TNCs are on the lower level. Taxis are available at the ground transportation curb, typically $25–35 to downtown.Rental car brands are in the adjacent facility connected via walkway. WeGo bus Route 18 costs $2 but has limited evening hours; check before relying on it for late arrivals. I-40 and Briley Parkway provide direct highway access.

Nashville Climate

Humid subtropical climate with hot summers and variable winters. July and August average 32–36°C with high humidity. Winter (December–February) temperatures range from −2–10°C. Ice storms are the primary disruption risk. Nashville sees occasional but significant freezing rain events that shut down the airport.

Severe thunderstorm season peaks April through June, bringing tornado risk to the region. Spring storms cause most ground stops and ground delays. Autumn (September–November) is mild and generally the most disruption-free season.

CAE–BNA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Columbia to Nashville route.
Route details
Distance349 mi / 561 km
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAE
IATA / ICAOCAE / KCAE
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr1.3M
Elevation236 ft / 72 m
Destination: BNA
IATA / ICAOBNA / KBNA
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr24.1M
Elevation599 ft / 183 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAE to BNA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles.
Nashville is 1 hour behind Columbia.
Nearby alternatives include AGS, FLO and CLT. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Washington Dulles. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Augusta (AGS), Florence (FLO) and Charlotte (CLT).